Hardware, Totem, AM Only, tiesto.com and inthemix.com.au are proud to announce the return of one of the world’s most important electronic music acts, Hollands DJ/producer:

* The world’s #1 DJ returns to Australia
* Grammy nominated Artist
* Has won countless awards (see full list below)
* The only DJ to perform at an Olympics Opening Ceremony (Greece 2004)
* Tiësto produced a track for the ‘WE8 Project’ in conjunction with Coca Cola / Beijing 2008 Olympic Games with the theme ‘Global Harmony’
* Official Ambassador ‘Dance4Life’ (Charity – HIV/AIDS Awareness)
* Tiësto teamed up with Retail Giant A|X Armani Exchange to support Charity ‘Mercy Corps’ (via a limited edition T-Shirt and exclusive CD mix with proceeds going to the charity)
* Headlined both Coachella and Bonnaroo Festivals in 2008
* Artist Collaborations: Jónsi of Sigur Rós, Kele Okereke of Bloc Party, Nelly Furtado, Calvin Harris, Tegan & Sara, Emily Haines of Metric, Kianna of Tilly & The Wall and Australia’s very own, Sneaky Sound System
* ‘I Will be Here’ the latest single with Sneaky Sound System
* Has remixed artists such as: Delirium / Sarah McLachlan, The Killers, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Bloc Party, Calvin Harris and more

Tiësto smashed Australian records with his ‘Elements of Life’ tour in April of 2008. For the first time in Australia, he finally presented his concert production, highlighted by his DVD releases over the years. His last tour in 2008 included concert shows in Sydney and Melbourne only, with club shows in Brisbane. Tiësto now presents his new Kaleidoscope production across Australia in January and February in 2010 taking in concert shows in: Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.

Tiësto’s 4th artist recording Kaleidoscope is expected to reflect the growing stature of a man who many consider to be the world’s biggest DJ. Featuring Artist Collaborations with: Jónsi of Sigur Rós, Kele Okereke of Bloc Party, Nelly Furtado, Calvin Harris, Tegan & Sara, Emily Haines of Metric, Kianna of Tilly & The Wall and Australia’s very own, Sneaky Sound System. This will be released on October 9 on [PIAS]/Liberator Music with the first single ‘I Will Be Here’ with Sneaky Sound System (released August 14 through Warners). The album is a bold step for Tiësto, highlighting his musical prowess and true testament to his music ability. Another classic in the making and his biggest release yet.

Tiësto’s career highlights to date are many but recent exploits include: a Grammy nomination, headlining both Coachella and Bonnaroo Festivals in 2008. With over 1 million Facebook friends, global brand sponsorships deals and sell-out headline shows around the globe, Tiësto is on the crest of a wave which is only set to continue. In addition to being a huge live draw (July 31st Tiësto staged his own outdoor headline show for 25,000 people in London’s ‘Victoria Park’), Tiësto is also one of the world’s biggest names in remixing, with recent work completed for Bloc Party, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Killers and Calvin Harris. The forthcoming long player will cement the reputation of a truly global superstar at the prime of his career.

For more info on Tiësto go to:
http://www.tiesto.com
http://www.myspace.com/tiesto

AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES:

Sydney – Hordern Pavilion
Fri 29th January 9pm-3am SOLD OUT
Sat 30th January 9pm-3am (on sale 9am Fri 25th Sept)
*Ticketek, hardwarecorp.com.au, inthemix.com.au

Brisbane – Riverstage
Sun 31st January 4pm–10pm (on sale now)
*Ticketmaster7, hardwarecorp.com.au, inthemix.com.au

Melbourne- Hisense Arena
Fri 5th February 8pm-2am SOLD OUT
Sat 6th February 8pm-2am SOLD OUT
Sun 7th February 6pm-12am (on sale 9am Fri 25th Sept)
*Ticketek, www.ticketek.com.au, Phonecharge 132 849, hardwarecorp.com.au, inthemix.com.au

Perth – Metro City
Wed 10th February 8pm-2am (on sale 9am Fri 25th Sept)
Thu 11th February 8pm-2am SOLD OUT
Fri 12th February 9pm-3am SOLD OUT
*Moshtix, hardwarecorp.com.au, inthemix.com.au

WIN A TOUR WITH TIËSTO!

Be the envy of all your friends! Win a chance for you and 3 friends to see Tiësto’s shows in Melbourne and Sydney including accommodation, flights, a camera to document it plus a chance to get a pic with the man himself! To enter visit www.hardwarecorp.com.au and follow the competition entry point.

For more information go to:
www.tiesto.com
www.hardwarecorp.com.au
www.inthemix.com.au

He’s not the world’s greatest DJ for nothing – Awards Overview

Awards 2008

* IDMA Award Best Global DJ / Best Electronic Dance Album – Elements Of Life

Awards 2007

* Grammy Nomination Best Electronic Dance Album – Elements Of Life

Awards 2005

* 3 FM Award Best Dance Artist
* Release Dance Award Best Trance/Progressive artist
* Release Dance Award Best International DJ
* TMF Belgium Best International DJ
* Dance Music Award Germany Best Trance Artist
* WMC Awards Miami Best Producer
* WMC Awards Miami Best Hi-NRG / Euro track
* WMC Awards Miami The Ortofon Best European DJ 2004
* WMC Awards Miami Best Producer 2004
* TMF Award Holland Best Dance National
* TMF Award Holland Radio 538 single of the year
* TMF Award Holland Lifetime Achievement
* Edison Music Award Best dance album – Just Be

Awards 2004

* ID&T Dutch DJ Award Best Dutch DJ by audience
* Buma/Stemra Sound of Silence Award
* TMF Award Belgium Best International DJ
* World Music Award World’s best selling Dutch artist
* Ibiza DJ Award Best International DJ Trance
* TMF Award Holland Best National DJ
* TMF Award Holland Best Dance Act National
* DJ Mag Top 100 Number 1 Position
* WMC Awards Miami Best International DJ

Awards 2003

* World Dancestar Award U.S.A. Best International DJ
* ID&T Dutch DJ Award Best Dutch DJ by professional jury
* ID&T Dutch DJ Award Best Dutch DJ by audience
* Radio 538 Dance Award Radio 538 Dutch Audience Edison
* TMF Award Holland Best Dance Act National
* TMF Award Holland Best National DJ
* TMF Award Belgium Best Dance International
* MTV Europe Music Award Best Dutch Act
* BG Magazine Award Best Club/Trance/Hardhouse DJ
* DJ Mag Top 100 Number 1 Position
* Mixmag Award Best Resident Ibiza

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